Mindful Holiday Waste Management

The holidays can get pretty hectic. With family and friends coming over, the house can fill up quick, as well as the garbage can. Between food and gifts, there’s a lot that goes in and comes out of the house, which can cause a mess. What many fail to realize however is the difference they can make by switching up tactics when the garbage can is expected to fill up. Below are a few things to make sure of during the holidays in order to secure your home and keep it looking the way it should.

Extra Food

There’s always a bit of leftovers during the holidays. With so much food going around, it’s sometimes hard to finish it all, which can pose a problem. Instead of allowing this to happen, invest in tupperware that you don’t mind losing. This way, you can hand out portions to people who are leaving, ensuring that it’ll get eaten for lunch the next day, instead of ending up in the trash. Alternatively, donating uneaten food to a shelter or pantry can be a much better answer than letting it sit in the fridge until it’s bad, or worse, throwing it out.

Wrapping Paper

Contrary to belief, most wrapping paper isn’t actually the type of paper that can be recycled. Instead of tossing it where ti doesn’t belong, make sure it ends up in the trash with the rest of the garbage. Should you think of another use for the paper, you can also include it in packages sent to friends and family, to keep fragile items safe. They can also be used for makeshift insulation, and other uses. Recycling them however creates unnecessary work for your waste management company -- avoid this at all costs.

Providing homes and businesses with effective waste management is a service that City Carting & Recycling has been doing for over 35 years. If you’re interested in dumpster rental or disposal services, give us a call at (888) 413-3344 to request a free quote, or visit us on our website! For more information, tips and tricks, make sure to Like our Facebook page!

How You Can Make An Impact At Home

It’s true that the impact we have on society is huge, and everyone’s efforts make up a great deal of how the earth reacts to our usage of its resources. As time goes on, we should be learning to take what we have and use it for our future, rather than allowing it to pile up, and harm the environment. There are a number of different practices that individuals, families, and businesses can all take on to ensure that all efforts are toward conservation, preservation, and a healthier lifestyle.

• Waste Management. It’s important to look at one of the biggest contributors to pollution there is -- your lifestyle. This is why independent waste management is set up, due to the need for separation and utilization of these items, instead of filling land and waiting for them to decompose. By hiring a service to do so, you can effectively make note of the changes made, separate your garbage before it goes to the curb, and let your company do the rest. (Psst, that could be us!)
• Composting At Home. We all eat food, and sometimes, there’s just too much on the plate to finish, or there are scraps. While feeding it to the family dog might be a good option, there’s also the chance to create a compost pile, and let it break down naturally. These items will be extremely rich in nutrients and eventually turn into a soil that can be used to fertilize plants, which can grow you new food!
• Vehicle Choices. In the winter, there are not many alternatives when snow hits the ground and you need to get somewhere -- but there are 3 other seasons during the year! Consider a low emissions vehicle for the months where you do the most driving, and using a bicycle or walking to closer destinations -- overall, you’ll feel better as time goes on as well! This is a win-win situation!

Of course, for #1 you’ll need a waste management company capable of handling your garbage when the time comes to pick it up. At City Carting, we’re proud to serve over 11,000 independent clients who range from small households to large businesses all over the NY and CT area!  

If you’re interested in dumpster rental or disposal services, give us a call at (888) 413-3344 to request a free quote, or visit us on our website! For more information, tips and tricks, make sure to Like our Facebook page!